Overview In this role you will support AEC commodity sourcing and supplier analysis, driving global direct-material sourcing, negotiations, and cost savings to enable successful project execution. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize supply reliability and align supplier performance with company objectives. The position emphasizes strategic sourcing, risk management, and continuous improvement to sustain competitive procurement. This is a chance to shape sourcing strategies and relationships at scale, contributing to Albany's mission and values.
Responsibilities- Develop strategic sourcing strategies for specific supplier commodities
- Manage sourcing activities from RFQ through project execution
- Lead complex negotiations for supply agreements and contracts
- Create and implement advanced sourcing initiatives for cost efficiency and reliability
- Oversee price and cost analysis for commercial and government contracts
- Negotiate long-term contract pricing and terms
- Identify new sources of supply meeting performance and delivery standards
- Address complex challenges to obtain favorable prices and terms
- Develop, manage, and audit supplier performance measures
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers and participate in quality audits
- Manage supplier relationships with emphasis on performance alignment
- Monitor technological advancements relevant to procurement
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Champion continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve supply chain efficiency
- Report savings achievements via monthly statistics and quarterly summaries
- Bridge R+T with the PDC for supply chain activities to ensure smooth transitions
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Science or Arts
- 5-8 years in purchasing and strategic sourcing
- International experience with suppliers in Americas and Europe preferred
- Experience driving improvements in supply chain performance
- SAP knowledge is a significant advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record in operational improvements to support business strategy
- Ability to manage centralized sourcing with multiple locations
- Experience with government contracting purchasing (5-8 years) and complex proposal development
- Strategic relationship management and cross-functional collaboration
- Understanding of U.S. government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR)
- ERP/SAP expertise and familiarity with MRP and material forecasting
- Ethical leadership and effective stakeholder communication
- Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment
- Verbal and written communication
- Cross-cultural and cross-functional collaboration
- Facilitation and influencing
- SAP ERP
- MRP knowledge
- Material forecasting
